In 2023, Norway led European fresh aquatic animal production in capture fisheries for human consumption, valued at 1.445 billion Euros, with a growth of 2.84%. Iceland also showed positive growth (2.33%), while Spain, France, Italy, and other countries experienced declines, notably Germany with a sharp -32.03% decline. The Netherlands and Lithuania also had significant reductions, at -13.68% and -16.99% respectively. The UK and Belgium, although smaller producers, saw slight positive increments.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technology advancing sustainability in capture fisheries.
- Potential growth from renewable energy investments in the aquatic sectors.
- Climate change impact on marine biodiversity affecting production.
- Policy changes promoting eco-friendly fishing practices.
Top countries in Fresh Aquatic Animals Production in Capture Fisheries for Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,445,100,000 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,066,900,000 | 2023 | +1.2% | -1.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 841,240,000 | 2023 | -11.24% | -1.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 758,900,000 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 757,390,000 | 2023 | +4.43% | -3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 367,820,000 | 2023 | +0.018% | +1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 317,580,000 | 2022 | +13.95% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 273,120,000 | 2023 | -9.39% | +0.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 266,440,000 | 2023 | +0.72% | -0.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 191,770,000 | 2023 | -53.5% | -13.68% | View data |
